Trump backs Hegseth, calls reports to the contrary "treasonous"
President Trump on Thursday publicly defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , and said reporting suggesting any friction between the two was "treasonous." Why it matters: The Washington Pos t and others reported this week that Trump had reached his limits with Hegseth over the state of the country's weapons stockpile and the impact on the war with Iran . What they're saying: "The Fake News, as…
President Trump delivered a strong defense of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, dismissing reports of any discord between the two as "treasonous." The Washington Post and other media outlets had recently published articles suggesting friction between Trump and Hegseth, specifically regarding the state of the country's weapons stockpile and its impact on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
In response, Trump took to Truth Social, a platform he frequently uses for direct communication with his supporters, to refute the claims. He stated that the reports were "fake news" and "completely unfounded rumors." Trump further praised Hegseth, affirming his high regard for Hegseth's performance within the military. He highlighted significant improvements made by Hegseth, including the elimination of so-called "DEI" initiatives and a marked increase in military recruitment to record-breaking levels.
Trump asserted that the sources behind the negative reports, notably The Washington Post, were "one of the worst Media Outlets in the business." He went on to accuse the publication of knowingly spreading "completely FALSE" information and claimed that their reporting was "treasonous."
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